Fraud in Government Programs: How Extensive Is It and How Can It Be Controlled (Volume I)
AFMD-81-57
Published: May 07, 1981. Publicly Released: May 07, 1981.
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Highlights
GAO made a statistical analysis of over 77,000 cases of fraud and other illegal activities reported in 21 federal agencies during the period of October 1, 1976, through March 31, 1979.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
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| Congress should consider the merits of enacting legislation to allow agencies to assess civil monetary penalties against persons who defraud federal programs. The authority to assess such a penalty should be effective when the Department of Justice declines to take criminal or civil action on the case. |
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| Congress should enact the Federal Managers' Accountability Act of 1981. |
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Justice | The Department of Justice should expedite completion of its draft legislation to give agencies the authority to levy civil monetary penalties and should submit the legislation to Congress for its consideration. |
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